Dear Dr. Ellie, Thank you very much for sharing the oral health regimen you developed so industriously. I wish my own dentists were as proactive (prevention oriented) as you are. I have started on your program, and am very optimistic… Read More ›
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Plaque
Ellie, I’m curious as usual: Since Plaque is infected biofilm, and Calculus/ tartar is “hardened plaque”, can Closys and Listerine penetrate that hard stuff and reach the imbedded bacteria and/ or does the bacteria migrate out of the calculus to… Read More ›
Do I have to floss?
Hello EllieI’m looking at your mouth care system. As someone who flosses regularly … I notice that flossing is conspicuously absent from your program? Why? Is your system a substitute for flossing? Can your system be used by someone who… Read More ›
Antibiotics Through Breast Milk
Dear Dr. Ellie: Quick question. My dentist just prescribed me some antibiotics for a sinus infection. My daughter is almost weaned, but still gets a bit of milk here and there. I’m wondering if this is going to completely undo… Read More ›
Healthy Teeth Q & A
Here are a few questions Dr. Ellie answered in the last week. As always, if you have a healthy teeth question, feel free to comment below or email us at ellie@zellies.com. Why is it that apple juice is acidic, yet… Read More ›
Oral Health and General Health Benefits Linked
Dear Dr. Ellie: I have just started my family on your program and we are hopeful that it will work on our teeth, sinuses and ears. I was wondering if there are any studies that show that xylitol is protective… Read More ›